Best Introvert Success Stories Podcasts (2025)

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Communication Mastery for Introverts - Sean Barnes’ Success Story 1:10:57

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29d ago1:10:57

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What if the fear holding you back was only an inch deep? In this powerful episode of the Success Formula Podcast, Sean Barnes shares how he went from hiding behind a computer as an introverted IT professional to becoming a confident communicator, executive coach, and public speaker. Sean reveals the turning points that changed his life, leading to …

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The Man Who Turned Prison Pain into Purpose | The Prison Doctor Story 1:09:34

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He spent 20 years in prison for a carjacking at 19, and today, he is changing lives across America. What began as a story of pain and regret has turned into one of redemption, purpose, and faith. In this powerful episode, The Prison Doctor opens up about his journey from a privileged childhood in Detroit to a 25-year sentence that reshaped his life…

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How a Simplified Approach to Quilting Is Generating 7-Figures | Mike O'Dell 40:31

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#718 Quilting might not sound like a “high-growth” business at first glance — until you meet Mike O'Dell, founder of Legit Kits, a company turning quilt patterns into ready-to-sew works of art! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Mike to unpack how he went from working as a certified registered nurse anesthetist to building a fast-s…

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Reclaim Your Time with AI: How Business Owners Are Freeing Up Hours Each Week | Corey Ganim 40:25

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#717 Corey Ganim is back with a brand-new mission: helping small business owners reclaim their time through AI! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Corey shares why he walked away from a wildly successful Amazon and e-commerce career to launch Return My Time — a company dedicated to identifying operational bottlenecks and prescribing simple, lo…

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S3, Ep 38: Being a Highly Sensitive Man with Marcas O’Dea 48:10

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In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, I sit down with Marcas O’Dea – the first male guest I’ve ever had on the podcast – and what unfolds is one of the most powerful, honest and expansive conversations we’ve had on the show so far. I invited Marcas on because of the work he’s doing with highly sensitive creative men, but what he shares goes s…

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How to Build a 7-Figure Agency That Runs Without You | Jay Owen (MU Classic) 52:58

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#716 What if your origin story isn’t what wins clients — but your ability to solve their problems is? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Jay Owen, founder of Business Builders and host of Building a Business That Lasts, shares how he turned a teenage side hustle into a thriving multimillion-dollar agency that now runs mostly without him. Jay o…

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Fear or Courage: What’s Your Strategy for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship? On Decison Making | Leadership for Introverts 13:11

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Let’s talk about Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship. We know purpose is crucial, but what role does clarity play in determining this purpose? Sometimes we ask for clarity and expect it to show up instantly. But God often gives us light one step at a time. This is leadership for Introverts. In this episode, I reflect on Chapter 7 of The Next Right Thin…

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HJRP S36E13 | Scheduling Games, Generic Systems, & Successful Horror Story? 1:43:17

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◇ Alverant asks about scheduling games, Gurg Murg asks about generic ttrpg systems, Mike from New York State has a horror story with a successful ending (thanks safety tools!) | Hosts: Riley, Rose, & Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:50◇ Announcements 02:25◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Jess Pendley https://www.undergroundoracle.com 04:23…

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HJRP S36E12 | First System Impressions, Extroverts Supporting Introverts, & IPs Made for Play 1:29:19

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◇ Ed from Mn, now in Fl. asks about how a first experience forms a lasting opinion of a system, Clara asks how extroverted players can support introverted players, & From the Archive 2022: Weaselcreature asks about playing in RPG IPs like Traveller’s setting and Eberron vs. pop culture IPs like Marvel and Star Wars | Hosts: Kimi, Bill & Adam ◇ 00:3…

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They Turned Their Voices into a 6-Figure Business — Here’s How | Dominick and Nicole Draper (MU Classic) 55:41

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#715 What if your voice could become your most valuable asset? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Dominick and Nicole Draper — aka The Voiceover Couple — who turned a side hustle on Fiverr into a thriving voiceover business earning five-figure contracts. From recording commercials for major brands like Nike and Yahoo Sportsb…

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Entrepreneurs Who Scale Fast Do THIS with Masterminds | Cliff Ravenscraft (MU Classic) 1:06:45

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#714 Ever wonder how some entrepreneurs skyrocket their growth while others stay stuck for years? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Cliff Ravenscraft, a pioneer in the podcasting world who has helped over 40,000 people launch their shows and generated millions through online courses, coaching, and live events. Cliff shares h…

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Want to Make Money as an Introvert? High-Income Side Hustles for "Anti-Influencers" | Megan Spencer 48:11

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#713 What if you could make multiple 5-figures from “introvert side hustles” without ever becoming an influencer? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Megan Spencer (“Meg the Creator”), a small-town, introverted mom who helps people build high-income side hustles through UGC, Amazon onsite commissions, TikTok Shop, and freelancing — …

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He Quit Drinking… Then Built a $10M Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand | Joe Chura (MU Classic) 47:26

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#712 When Joe Chura quit drinking during the 75 Hard challenge, he didn’t just transform his health — he found his next business! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Joe shares how that personal decision sparked the launch of Go Brewing, a non-alcoholic beer company built from his garage that’s now on track to hit $10 million in revenue. With a…

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How a Simple "Buy 1, Get 2 Free" Offer Turned into a $30M Eyewear Brand | Jonathan Strauss (MU Classic) 47:53

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#711 What happens when you flip a jet ski, lose a $500 pair of sunglasses, and decide to build a better solution? You create one of the fastest-growing independent eyewear brands in the country! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Jon Strauss, founder of Neven Eyewear, shares how that frustrating experience sparked a journey that led to a $30 m…

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Optimizing Google and Facebook Ad Performance in the AI Era | Ryan Burch 45:00

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#710 What happens when AI completely rewrites the rules of Google and Facebook ads — and most businesses don’t even realize it yet? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ryan Burch, founder of the Tobie Group, to break down how Google and Facebook ads are changing in the age of AI. Ryan shares his journey from print advertising to runni…

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Why The Education System Was Never Built For Your Kids 1:29:49

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Is the system really preparing your kids for life or just for debt? In this episode of Official Success Formula, Sean sits down with a former government worker turned home-education advocate to break down how the modern education model was designed, why it still looks the same after 100 years, and what parents can do differently right now. You’ll h…

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He Turned Golf Gloves into a 6-Figure Business?! | Randall Pulfer (MU Classic) 56:03

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#709 What if your next big business idea was hiding in plain sight — like on your golf glove? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we sit down with Randall Pulfer, co-founder of Chipp Golf Co, a company reinventing the golf glove with bold designs and premium materials. Randall shares how he and his college friend went from brainstorming dorm ro…

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From Solo Painter to 6 Crews — How He Did It | Joshua Douglas (MU Classic) 52:44

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#708 From solo painter to full-scale CEO, Josh Douglas has scaled A Painter’s Touch into a thriving multi-service business with six crews and multiple DBAs under one brand. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Josh shares how he transitioned from doing all the work himself to building teams of subcontractors, expanding into services like floor…

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Love Satisfying, Repeatable Work? How Striping Parking Lots Yields Quick Cash Flow | Cinco Winston 45:37

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#707 Want a business that turns fresh asphalt into a “blank canvas” — and pays well for satisfying, repeatable work? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Cinco Winston, founder of Trueline Striping in Central Texas, about how he left a stable construction career, skipped the franchise route, and bootstrapped his own parking lot striping …

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He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 2) (MU Classic) 46:33

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#706 In part two of our masterclass with Dave Menz, the Laundromat Millionaire, we shift from customer experience to the operational engine that drives a truly scalable business. Dave reveals how documented systems, strong SOPs, and empowered employees are the foundation of long-term success — not just in laundromats, but in any service-based busin…

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He Was Broke… Until Laundry Made Him a Millionaire | Dave Menz (Part 1) (MU Classic) 49:09

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#705 What if you could build wealth by revitalizing one of the most overlooked industries in America? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Dave Menz, the Laundromat Millionaire, who turned a failing, run-down laundromat into a multimillion-dollar empire by focusing on one key principle: serve your community better than anyone …

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How to Make YouTube Titles That Go Viral in 2025 l Jake Thomas (MU Classic) 53:19

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#704 Have you ever wondered why some YouTube videos skyrocket while others flop? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel is joined by Jake Thomas, expert YouTube title strategist and founder of Creator Hooks, to break down the psychology behind clickworthy titles and why the right 10 words could literally change your business. He explains the three co…

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Want to Scale Your Business via Franchising? How Diva Dance Grew to 50+ Locations | Jami Stigliano 51:26

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#703 Thinking about turning your passion into a franchise or buying into a proven brand? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jami Stigliano, founder of Diva Dance — a fun, confidence-building dance concept for adults with 50+ franchise locations across North America. Jami shares how a disappointing dance class in New York City led her…

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AI Is Reshaping the Creator Economy — Will Your Content Business Survive It? | Susie Bulloch 47:05

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#702 What if the future of content creation depends less on algorithms and more on real human connection? In this episode, host Brien Gearin talks with Susie Bulloch — founder of Hey Grill, Hey — about how she grew a $35 WordPress site into a thriving barbecue brand with viral recipes, national retail products, and a deeply loyal community. Susie b…

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How Alex Neist Turned Mouth Tape into $40M in 2 Years | Alex Neist (MU Classic) 57:19

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#701 What if better sleep could change your life — and build a booming business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Alex Neist, former Arena League football quarterback and founder of Hostage Tape — the world’s largest mouth tape brand. Alex shares how poor sleep and snoring nearly derailed his health and marriage… until one life-cha…

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Psychology, Personality, Energy — Try These Unconventional Team Building Strategies | Larry Walshe 53:57

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#700 What if the secret to building an unstoppable creative team has nothing to do with resumes — and everything to do with psychology, personality, and energy? Larry Walshe — founder of the globally renowned Larry Walshe Studios — joins host Brien Gearin to break down how he recruits and builds high-performance teams in the creative industry. Larr…

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This Is Why You’re Not Succeeding — The Harsh Truth From Michael Melicia 1:28:42

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In this episode you will hear the raw and unfiltered story of how Michael Melicia went from addiction homelessness and living in more than 70 different homes to building a 30 million dollar company in only 7 years starting with just 500 dollars. Michael explains how he transformed the same obsessive mindset that once fueled his addiction into build…

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Adapt Your Bookkeeping Business to Thrive in the Age of AI | Kate Johnson 35:25

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#699 Bookkeeping might feel like an industry “at risk” in the age of AI — but according to returning guest Kate Johnson, it’s actually positioned for major growth! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Kate shares how the accounting landscape is evolving, why AI-enabled bookkeepers will thrive, and how to ethically use new tools to speed up wor…

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He Buys Land Sight Unseen — And Profits Big | Seth Williams (MU Classic) 56:03

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#698 What if your next big real estate win didn’t involve tenants, renovations, or even seeing the property in person? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Seth Williams, founder of REtipster.com, who reveals how he built a thriving business flipping vacant land — often sight unseen. Seth shares the exact strategies he used to …

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Attract, Train, and Retain a High-Performing Team in Any Industry | Samantha Irwin 42:20

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#697 Want to build a team that sticks with you, performs at a high level, and actually loves coming to work? Samantha Irwin — owner of Kaizen Coaching and Consulting and longtime friend of the show — returns for a deep dive into the art and science of employee retention! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, she shares her journey from middle-sch…

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S3, Ep 37: Healing Through Mind-Body Medicine with Alisha Kapani 43:06

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In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, I sit down with former chemical engineer turned mind-body mentor, Alisha Kapani, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about emotional healing, depression, and the connection between the mind and body. Alisha shares her five-year journey through severe depression, what traditional approaches could…

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The AI Hack That Helps You Buy a Business in 2025 | Nik Hulewsky (MU Classic) 48:19

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#696 What if you could tap into an AI-powered business coach — one that’s available 24/7, never forgets a conversation, and helps you find, evaluate, and negotiate your next business acquisition? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, serial entrepreneur and podcast host Nik Hulewsky returns to the show to break down how he’s leveraging AI to find…

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How to Make Good Decisions When You’re Starting Over: For the Introspective Introvert 11:31

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Let's talk about Starting Over. Making decisions is hard enough. But what happens when you're making decisions in a season where you feel completely unqualified? When you're a beginner literally feel like you're starting over again. In this episode of The Driven Introvert Podcast, we continue reading through The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman…

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HJRP S36E11 | What are Storygames?, Safety Tools Failure, & Learning Hard Systems 1:33:45

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◇ Steffi from Scotland asks what we consider a “storygame”, Arrya from New Jersey shares a safety tools story, & Eric from New Jersey asks how we learn difficult systems | Hosts: Kimi, Rose, & Clara ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 03:22◇ Announcements 05:17◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Ross Payton https://www.patreon.com/RPPR 08:18◇ Mailbag 1 4…

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She Outsourced Everything… and Still Made Bank Selling Sweatshirts on Etsy | Christina Umerez (MU Classic) 52:58

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#695 What if your creative side hustle could fund your freedom and run itself while you explore the world? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Christina Umerez, a digital nomad who built a successful Etsy print-on-demand business that now supports her travel-filled lifestyle. Christina shares how she went from custom pet portr…

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How to Kill It in the Restaurant Business | Ryan Gromfin (MU Classic) 53:40

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#694 If you think a busy restaurant automatically means a profitable one — think again! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ryan Gromfin, aka The Restaurant Boss, who pulls back the curtain on the flawed traditional restaurant business model. From his early days as a 15-year-old working in a five-star kitchen to building and …

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How to Start a Gutter Installation, Repair, and Cleaning Business That Wows Customers | Aleks Krylov 43:26

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#693 How did a Wall Street finance pro turn a simple gutter repair problem into New Jersey’s only white-glove gutter service? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Aleks Krylov, founder of Stern Gutters, to break down how to start a profitable gutter installation, repair, and cleaning business. Aleks shares his journey from Wall Street …

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Leverage Your Brain's "Operating System" to Ensure Success in Life and Business | John Assaraf 48:19

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#692 Unlock the science behind your success with this fascinating deep-dive into how your brain drives every result you create! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with behavioral neuroscience expert and bestselling author John Assaraf, who shares how understanding the brain’s “operating system” transformed his life from troubled teen to…

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Can One Guy Disrupt the Way We Learn? How Chad Fife, Founder of Revy School, Teaches Marketing, Sales, and Client Success Using Mentorship and Simulation | Chad Fife (MU Classic) 42:24

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#691 What if you could launch a global education platform, inspire students across continents, and reinvent your career — all at once? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we’re joined by Chad Fife, founder of Revy School, an online education platform that teaches marketing, sales, and client success through real-world simulations and mentorship…

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Launching a Customer-First Merch Company with No Industry Experience | Ethan Dowie 43:17

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#690 Ready for a masterclass in grit, customer service, and unconventional scaling — all from a founder who built a booming merch company from scratch? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Ethan Dowie, founder of Indigo Promotions, who went from making 400+ cold calls with zero traction to landing Zappos as one of his very first clients. E…

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The Truth Behind Team Savage: Leadership, Risk & Real Community Building 1:09:09

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From car meets to a full-scale business here’s how Danny did it. Today’s guest, Danny Nguyen, built Team Savage from scratch and turned it into a powerful hub for entrepreneurs, business owners, and supercar enthusiasts. In this episode, he explains what it took: consistency, communication, risk, and the courage to walk away from a 9-5 to chase som…

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What It Takes to Become a Professional Organizer and Thrive as a Service Provider | Laurie Palau 44:27

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#689 Ever wondered how a simple lifelong skill can evolve into a thriving, multi-stream business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrell sits down with professional organizer and entrepreneur Laurie Palau, founder of Simply B Organized, to unpack her journey from corporate America to building a successful organizing brand long before Instagram or the…

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How a Motocross Rider Became Canada’s Print King | Lee Stuart (MU Classic) 53:55

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#688 What happens when a retired professional athlete dives headfirst into an industry he knows nothing about? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Lee Stuart shares how he went from professional motocross rider to the founder of Rogue Lab, one of the top screen printing and branding shops in Canada. With zero experience, Lee took his last $300 …

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This AI Website Generator Lets You Build and Manage 1,000+ Sites (Live Demo!) | Itai Sadan 43:06

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#687 Want to see how AI can build a full website in minutes — and how a small startup took on giants like WordPress and Wix? On this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Itai Sadan, co-founder and CEO of Duda — the AI-ready website platform built specifically for web professionals. Itai shares the origin story of Duda, how the company evolved …

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Education Businesses That Actually Work in 2025 | Ray Blakney (MU Classic) 56:07

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#686 Think selling online courses is the key to success? Think again! It’s no longer enough to just package information and hope people stick around. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, serial entrepreneur Ray Blakney breaks down how to turn decades of expertise into a thriving online education business. He shares why traditional course model…

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Flexible, Profitable, and In-Demand: Could a Bookkeeping Business Be Your Golden Ticket? | Kate Johnson (MU Classic) 49:58

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#685 Ever thought a “boring” business could be your golden ticket to freedom and flexibility? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we chat with Kate Johnson, founder of Heritage Business Services, who built a thriving bookkeeping business during preschool pick-up hours. What started as a $0 side hustle turned into a profitable, scalable career…

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The Email Strategy That Took Course Creators from $3k to $50k Months | John Ainsworth (MU Classic) 52:25

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#684 What if the only thing standing between you and five-figure months is a better email strategy? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by John Ainsworth, an expert in helping course creators skyrocket their revenue through strategic sales funnels. John shares the simple, repeatable system he uses to help clients go from $3K mont…